How far is Stony Creek, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Stony Creek, IN to Portage, IN is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
95.19 mi
01h 46m
Flight
78.96 mi
127.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.96 mi
Kilometers
127.07 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.19 mi
Kilometers
153.19 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Thu, Apr 16, 5:09 AM CDT
Return by in Stony Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 7:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stony Creek
2026-04-16T04:22
Arrive Portage
Thu, Apr 16, 6:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stony Creek
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Roseland
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Stony Creek
49.2 mi
00h 53m
To Portage
46 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stony Creek and Portage.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stony Creek and Portage.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    848 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West

    1267 ft · 40 sec · East County Line Road; South 1200 West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 40

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road 40

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2649 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Old US 20, Elkhart

    2712 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Toledo Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Toledo Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Goshen Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Goshen Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Jackson Boulevard

    1605 ft · 31 sec · East Jackson Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Johnson Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Bristol Street

    1574 ft · 35 sec · East Bristol Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cassopolis Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Cassopolis Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road

    610 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road

    922 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road

    1320 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    67.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Indiana Toll Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Portage

    3121 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    47 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Willowcreek Road

    3071 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1906 ft · 50 sec · Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stony Creek and Portage.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
68.3 mi · 72%
South Main Street
3.51 mi · 4%
Toledo Road
2.51 mi · 3%
Cassopolis Street
2.19 mi · 2%
County Road 40
1.99 mi · 2%
Goshen Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

67.7 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseland
00h 53m from Stony Creek
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stony Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stony Creek to Portage?

The road trip is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km) and usually takes 01h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roseland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Stony Creek and 46 miles from Portage.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Stony Creek and Portage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stony Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Roseland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Roseland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roseland.

RAIL

South Bend station

5 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

13 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

Elkhart station

24 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Dowagiac station

32 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stony Creek and Portage. Straight-line distance: 78.96 mi (127.07 km).

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#1 Stony Creek

Human settlement in United States of America

Population3,891
Coordinates41.5347700, -85.6499900
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Portage

#2 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.652267, 41.534896)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.71 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.34
6.72 gal · 25.42 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.67 $25.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.29 $28.58
Premium $4.65 $15.64 $31.27
Diesel $5.30 $17.82 $35.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Stony Creek, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Stony Creek is 04:22:56, although it is 03:22:56 in Portage.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.